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November, 2018 Blog Posts

College students are notorious for reaching for unhealthy snacks when they need something quick to eat. We frequently opt for items that are not the healthiest. In the moment, items such as chips, candy, cookies, etc seem...

Budgeting can be hard, especially when learning to live off campus for the first time. Many students don’t work, or only have a part-time job, which makes it even more challenging to find the money for buying basic necessities like...

Did you know that eggplant is actually a fruit? This delicious plant from the nightshade family has a savory flavor with some sweet and bitter notes. The bitterness comes from the alkaloids in the peel and seeds. The flesh of eggplant is a mesh of tiny air pockets, which makes it a great vesicle to absorb oils and liquids. Because...

About Me

Hi! I’m Danielle. I am a Registered Dietitian living in Santa Barbara, and working at UCSB for Residential Dining Services. I am passionate about health and wellness, and enjoy spending my time in the kitchen trying new foods, but also creating old family recipes. With this blog I hope to answer any of your nutrition related questions in a straightforward and realistic manner. Essentially I want to help you answer the question: what should I be eating? Feel free to follow and learn new recipes and nutrition tips.